Roku may have finally fixed the biggest headache in TV streaming - here's how

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• New Roku upgrades will be free to all current customers.
• The upgrades include an AI-enabled Roku Voice feature.
• The company is launching a new $198 smart projector.

Roku, the streaming device manufacturer, announced earlier this month a list of updates for existing Roku users, along with a new affordable projector. The updates included enhancements to the Roku City screensaver, Roku Voice, Live TV Channels, the Roku mobile app, and headphone mode. 

One of the biggest updates is the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) features to its Roku Voice feature. The upgraded voice experience will enable Roku Voice to answer questions about shows, movies, characters, or actors. Users can ask more nuanced questions, such as "How scary is The Shining?" or "What are other movies with X actor?"

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